Patient Transporter - FT (7:00am-3:00pm) CMC

Atlantic Health; Pequannock Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center in New Jersey is hiring a Full-Time Patient Transporter to support patient flow and safety. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with every other weekend and holiday required. Starting rate is $18.50 per hour.

The role transports patients to destinations, assists with mobility, delivers messages and items, and maintains patient comfort under time constraints. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and English proficiency; CPR certification is

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent required.
• Must read, write and speak English.
• Ability to work under time constraints.
• Lifts up to 50 lbs; stands long periods; exposed to extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Ascertains patient name, destination, mode of travel, time and data.
• Guides or escorts patients from admitting to designated areas.
• Carries patient's luggage.
• Assists walking or transports non-ambulatory patients using wheelchair.
• Transports patient within the facility during stay.
• Delivers messages, mail, medical records and other items.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent

Job description

Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Patient Transporter. Required hours are: 7:00AM-3:00PMincluding every other weekend and every other holiday. Starting rate $18.50/hr.

Essential Function/Responsibilities:

• Ascertains patient name, destination, mode of travel, time, and other data, following written or verbal instructions.
• Guides or escorts incoming patients from admitting office or reception desk to designated area.
• Carries patient's luggage.
• Assists patient in walking to prevent accidents by falling, or transports non-ambulatory patient, using wheelchair.
• Transports patient, alone or with assistance, in bed, wheeled cart, or wheelchair to designated areas within facility during patient stay.
• Delivers messages, mail, medical records, and other items.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

1. HS Diploma or GED/Equivalent required.
2. To provide a safe environment to our patients, we require that all candidates must be able to read, write and speak English.
3. Ability to work well under time constraints.
4. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat and stands for long periods of time, bends, lifts, pushes and pulls up to 50 lbs.

Relevant Experience:

1. CPR certification preferred.